TEXAS FOOTBALL Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle: Mack Brown has gotten more than he bargained for in 10 years at Texas. Long-term to Brown meant staying in Austin for half that time, especially considering the track records of his two predecessors. TEXAS FOOTBALL Natalie England, San Antonio Express-News: Texas coach Mack Brown will go for his […]
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MISSOURI FOOTBALL Graham Watson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: When Missouri finished its 2006 season, the wins and losses tallied on the wall of the Tigers’ locker room amounted to a 9-4 record. That’s because Missouri coach Gary Pinkel counted last year’s 21-16 loss to Iowa State as a victory after the Big 12 admitted officials had […]
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OKLAHOMA STATE FOOTBALL Carson Cunningham, The O’Collegian: Following Oklahoma State football has taken years off my life. Well no, not literally of course. But Saturday’s epic 41-38 victory over Kansas State was another classic nail-biter OSU fans have grown accustomed to. TEXAS FOOTBALL Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle: In the past two games, sophomore quarterback Colt […]
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KANSAS FOOTBALL Gary Bedore, Lawrence Journal-World The pollsters, who have awarded Kansas University’s football team a No. 15 national ranking, seem convinced the Jayhawks are for real. Still, KU’s players have heard whispers from more than a few naysayers. COLORADO FOOTBALL Patrick Ridgell, Longmont Daily Times-Call: Time to see if the Colorado Buffaloes can answer […]
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TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL Chip Brown, Dallas Morning News: Is Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree a Heisman candidate? Crabtree, along with Tech quarterback Graham Harrell, could end up at the trophy presentation in New York – if the Red Raiders find a way to win some big games down the stretch. TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL Terrance Harris, […]
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What members of the media are saying about the embattled head football coaches at Texas A&M and Nebraska: John Helsley, Daily Oklahoman: Hey, things are looking up for Dennis Franchione and Bill Callahan. Someone has to win this weekend when Texas A&M visits Nebraska. Dave Matter, Columbia Tribune: The leading story line heading into Texas […]
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TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL Don Williams, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech’s defense, beaten down after four games, has shown a renewed spirit in the last two. No one’s been a bigger beneficiary than Brian Duncan. TEXAS FOOTBALL Chip Brown, Dallas Morning News: Face facts: Texas is headed in the wrong direction. The Texas players and coaches walked […]
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There’s actually more going on in the Big 12 than just the controversy about Texas A&M football coach Dennis Franchione. A&M vs. TECH FOOTBALL John Baucum, Bleacherreport.com: Texas A&M claims that Texas Tech is, in no way, shape, or form, their rival. However, a look at past matchups between the two teams seems to prove […]
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IOWA STATE FOOTBALL Jim Sullivan, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Maintaining a friendship is all about keeping in touch. This week, Gene Chizik is connecting with both worlds. Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Chizik and his Iowa State Cyclones host No. 23 Texas at Jack Trice Stadium. MISSOURI FOOTBALL David Thiessen, The Maneater: Missouri coach Gary Pinkel, junior […]
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TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL Brian Davis, Dallas Morning News: After six straight losses at Texas Tech, is A&M finally ready to end its Lubbock losing streak? TEXAS FOOTBALL Chuck Carlton, Dallas Morning News: Ball protection has become a priority for running back Jamaal Charles, who has lost four fumbles in his last four games. TEXAS TECH […]
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